Auditions

Auditions

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  • Auditions will be held August 22nd or August 23rd 6pm-8:30pm
  • Location- The Nancy Byng Community Theater, 5852 Maple St Abrams, WI
  • There will be paperwork to complete prior to auditioning
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  • Come prepared with 1 minute of a song, from a musical (please do not sing anything from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr)
  • You will learn a short choreography routine and may be asked to do a reading
  • If you have a conflict with audition times, please reach out and we will see if we can accommodate you

Rehearsals

  • Rehearsals will begin the week of August 27th.
  • Rehearsal dates and times will be scheduled around availability, however typical rehearsals will be: Sundays 5pm-8pm, Tuesdays 6pm-8pm and Thursdays 6pm-8pm
  • There will be a Tech Week of rehearsals November 26th-29th.  These rehearsals will be mandatory.

Performances

  • There will be 8 performances of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.
    • November 30th, 7pm
    • December 1st, 7pm
    • December 2nd 1pm
    • December 3rd 1pm
    • December 7th, 7p,
    • December 8th, 7pm
    • December 9th, 1pm
    • December 10th, 1pm
  • All performances are mandatory

Any other questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email at theater.aspi@gmail.com or by calling the box office at 920-826-5852

Characters:

Please note- some genders of the character descriptions below may be changed at the Director’s discretion.  Some roles may be double cast.

Jeremy Potts

Jeremy and Jemima Potts are energetic children who are always up for an adventure. They are friends and do everything together, and their greatest wish is to save Chitty Chitty Bang Bang from the junkyard. Cast two performers who work well together and are good actors and singers. It’s helpful if these performers read as younger than Potts, Truly, and Grandpa onstage.

Gender: Male

Jemima Potts

Jeremy and Jemima Potts are energetic children who are always up for an adventure. They are friends and do everything together, and their greatest wish is to save Chitty Chitty Bang Bang from the junkyard. Cast two performers who work well together and are good actors and singers. It’s helpful if these performers read as younger than Potts, Truly, and Grandpa onstage.

Gender: Female

Chitty

Chitty is the famous race car that beats the Vulgarians multiple times in the Grand Prix. Feel free to cast four to eight actors to create this magical car. While the car should have a distinct personality and a mind of its own, make sure the performers cast to operate the car work as an excellent team. They should be singers who are very comfortable onstage.

Gender: Any

Caractacus Potts

Caractacus Potts is Jeremy and Jemima’s father. He is an eccentric inventor who cares deeply about his children. Cast an experienced performer with a great voice who is very comfortable onstage. The role was played by Dick Van Dyke in the film version, and he’s a great example: a charming, charismatic leading man with great comic timing.

*Referred to as POTTS in the script.

Gender: Male

Mr. Coggins

Mr. Coggins owns Coggins Garage and ultimately sells Chitty to Potts and the children. Cast a good actor who can portray Mr. Coggins’s humor and kindness. This role is non-singing.

Gender: Male

Junkman

The Junkman is mean and a bit scary. Cast a good actor who can lean into this character’s threatening persona. This role is non-singing.

Gender: Male

Truly Scrumptious

Truly Scrumptious is the smart, confident, adventurous daughter of Lord Scrumptious who quickly earns the Potts family’s trust. Cast a fantastic singer, actor, and dancer who pairs well with the Potts family and can command the stage.

Gender: Female

Grandpa

Grandpa loves Jeremy, Jemima, and Potts with all his heart. Though his experience in the military drives many of his interactions, underneath all his bluster, the most important thing to Grandpa is his family. Cast a great actor and a good singer who is unafraid to make bold choices onstage.

Gender: Male

Miss Phillips

Miss Phillips is the no-nonsense assistant to Lord Scrumptious. This is a great feature for someone who can create a strong character but might not be quite ready for a larger role. Miss Phillips does not have a singing solo, so cast a good actor with good stage presence.

Gender: Female

Lord Scrumptious

Lord Scrumptious is the all-powerful owner of the candy factory. Cast a strong, confident performer who is comfortable commanding the stage and pairs well with Truly. This role is non- singing.

Gender: Male

Baron

The Baron and Baroness are larger- than-life villains. Cast excellent performers who can act, sing, dance, and who aren’t afraid to chew the scenery a bit. The Baron and Baroness should pair together well and embody both the comically inept villain and the real threat to the Potts family.

Gender: Male

Baroness

The Baron and Baroness are larger- than-life villains. Cast excellent performers who can act, sing, dance, and who aren’t afraid to chew the scenery a bit. The Baron and Baroness should pair together well and embody both the comically inept villain and the real threat to the Potts family.

Gender: Female

Boris

Boris and Goran are the worst spies ever. These comical roles play off each another throughout the entire show and have some of the funniest dialogue, so cast two hilarious performers who can really land a joke. Boris and Goran do not sing but should be good movers since they have some physical comedy.

Gender: Male

Goran

Boris and Goran are the worst spies ever. These comical roles play off each another throughout the entire show and have some of the funniest dialogue, so cast two hilarious performers who can really land a joke. Boris and Goran do not sing but should be good movers since they have some physical comedy.

Gender: Male

Toymaker

The Toymaker has been secretly working to save children right under the Baron and Baroness’s noses. The Toymaker is compassionate, clever, and never gives up trying to help people. Cast a great actor and a good singer to portray the Toymaker’s kindness. The Toymaker should be a total contrast to the Child Catcher.

Gender: Male

Toby

Toby, Marta, and Greta are Hidden Children who help Potts plan Jeremy and Jemima’s rescue. They should be fine actors and good singers who shine onstage.

Gender: Male

Marta

Toby, Marta, and Greta are Hidden Children who help Potts plan Jeremy and Jemima’s rescue. They should be fine actors and good singers who shine onstage.

Gender: Female

Greta

Toby, Marta, and Greta are Hidden Children who help Potts plan Jeremy and Jemima’s rescue. They should be fine actors and good singers who shine onstage.

Gender: Female

Morris Dancers

The Morris Dancers perform during “Me Ol’ Bamboo.” Cast good singers and great dancers who can carry the number.

Gender: Any

Fair Announcer

The Fair Announcer kicks off the Fun Fair by introducing the Morris Dancers. This is a great role for a newer performer who might not be ready to take on a large role. Make sure this actor has a big voice!

Gender: Any

Violet

Violet and Sid are great featured roles, and they are involved in a bit of stage magic during “Me Ol’ Bamboo.” Cast good actors and responsible performers who can perform the staging the same way for each performance.

Gender: Female

Sid

Violet and Sid are great featured roles, and they are involved in a bit of stage magic during “Me Ol’ Bamboo.” Cast good actors and responsible performers who can perform the staging the same way for each performance.

Gender: Male

Turkey Farmer

The Turkey Farmer has a brief scene after “Me Ol’ Bamboo.” This is a good place for an actor who can make a big impression in a short amount of time. This role is non-singing.

Gender: Any

Soldiers

Soldier 1 and Soldier 2 are the Baron and Baroness’s lackeys. These are great non- singing, featured roles for newer performers.

Gender: Any

Ensemble

The ensemble for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR. is made up of a myriad of vibrant characters including Chef 1, Chef 2, Chef 3, additional Chefs, Workers, Townspeople, Dogs, Soldiers, Star Chorus, Fairgoers, Seagulls, Vulgarians, and Hidden Children. All of these characters help fill out the world of the show, so the bolder your actors’ choices the better.

Gender: Any

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. will be directed by Elizabeth Jolly, Assistant Directed by Allison Schoel, and will have Tanya Brehmer as the Stage Manager.